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Raining Cats & Dogs: What You Need to Know Before Bringing Home a Pet
Categories: Learn, Live
Pets can change your life in good ways you can’t even imagine. Unfortunately, there are also unique lifestyle changes too. Get briefed before you adopt.
Spy School: Celebrating 50 Years of Bond for the Whole Month of November
Categories: Live, The Field Manual
My $.02 On Your $.02: Be Mindful of Taking Advice
Categories: Live
If you let them, everyone will give you advice and explain why it’s right. Learn to trust your gut on who to trust.
Our House is (not) Your House: How to Be a House Guest in the 21st Century
Categories: Learn, Live
Staying with friends or your new girlfriend’s parents? As the saying goes, actions speak louder than words. Let them know you appreciate their hospitality.
How to Dump a Friend: Ending a Friendship Like an Adult
Categories: Learn, Live
Sometimes friendships, even long-lasting important ones, can sour. Many guys opt for the “pretend they don’t exist, and they’ll get the hint” approach. We say you’re more of a man that that.
Five Easy Steps for Surviving Jury Duty
Categories: Learn
Our man goes deep undercover inside one of the most feared requirements our government puts on non-criminal citizens over the age of 18: jury duty.
Do You Curse like a F@#&in’ Sailor?
Categories: Live
We value our four letter words as much as the next guy but the kid a few seats down or the new, beautiful woman sitting across from you may not. So cool it will ya? And do us all a favor: Use ‘em when they count.
An Insider’s Guide on How to Find a Gym
Categories: Train
Whether you achieve your fitness goals or not is largely because of one overlooked factor: Where you choose to work on them. Our inside man’s got 5 years working at a gym, and he’s got some things you should know.
Tweet This: “I’m Not As Important As I Think I Am”
Categories: Learn
Social media can be a great way to share your life with friends and family…just make sure it’s the stuff worth sharing.
My So-Called (Quarter) Life (Crisis)
Categories: Live
Your mid-20′s can be a rough time. Our man’s got the 6 stages every quarter-lifer goes through. Here’s to making it out on top.
Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say
Categories: Live
Some guys try to coast through life breaking up with girls by ignoring them or sucking up to the boss when the boss doesn’t have a clue of what’s going on. These types aren’t just pushovers, they can’t be trusted. In a relationship, at a party, or at work, we show you the best way to be a man of your word.
The Lost Art of Saying ‘Thank You’
Categories: Learn
Saying “thank you” with a big smile when you receive a gift or nice gesture may seem adequate enough but it’s not. A gentleman always writes a thank you note. In these days of instant communication, it’s easy to overlook the act of writing a thank you letter, or feel it’s overdoing it. We show you what to say, when to say it, and what to write it on.
The Not So (Totally) Obvious Guide to Good Management
Categories: Learn
Being a good manager takes skill and conscious effort, and the surprising thing is most of us aren’t taught how to be effective leaders. Follow this crash course and you’ll have a productive team that respects you and values your leadership.
May I Take Your Order? Why Working at a Restaurant When You’re Laid Off Is A Good Thing
Categories: Earn
If you’re in between jobs, working at a restaurant may seem like a huge step back or a waste of time. But before you dismiss waiting tables, consider the incredible benefits it can have on your career. Don’t believe us? We show you how.
Should We Eat There? An Insider’s Guide to Spotting Shoddy Restaurants
Categories: Learn
If you’ve never felt the debilitating pain and humiliation of a bout with food poisoning, do yourself a favor and keep that track record sparkling by using this guide to recognizing the signs of quality, or disaster, in restaurants.
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